Missouri
Snakes in Bates County
10 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Bates County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bates County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bates County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Bates County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Bates County, Missouri?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Bates County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bates County, Missouri?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bates County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.